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Do you have strategic business experience with the ability to commit time and knowledge to help shape the future growth strategy of HEARTS Academy Trust in a way that will contribute to the continued educational success for our children? If so we would like to hear from you.
We are looking for business professionals to join the Board of Trustees to help grow and shape the future direction of our Trust. We would particularly welcome applications from those with an education or finance background.
Being a Trustee of a multi-academy trust is a challenging yet rewarding position. As a Trustee you will help set the strategic direction of the trust, hold senior leaders to account and oversee the trusts financial performance.
For many people, volunteering as a Trustee is a meaningful way to give back but also to develop skills and gain non-executive director experience.
Please contact Louise Allbury, Chief Operating Officer and Clerk to the Board for an informal conversation about joining HEARTS.
Tel: 01268 572 672 or Email:l.allbury@heartsacademy.uk
HEARTS Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate against any applicant on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.
If you would like any support or assistance at any stage of your application process, please contact recruitment@heartsacademy.uk / 01268 572672. We will be happy to discuss this with you.
Further information about HEARTS Academy Trust can be found on our website: http://www.heartsacademy.uk
Information about the School
HEARTS is a small innovative Academy Trust of six primary schools and an alternative provision for pupils with SEMH challenges. All provisions are based in the south of Essex. Our values are central to all that we do. We work tirelessly to ensure that happiness and hope, self-esteem, achievement, respect and responsibility, truth, spirituality and service are embedded into the curriculum. Our pupils are well-rounded individuals who are ready to face the challenges offered to them. These values are at the heart of all we do and fundamental to our working relationships as well as our pupils' learning. We have high expectations of our employees and offer support and continued development opportunities for all. We expect our employees to live the HEARTS values in their work and relationships with other employees and the community.
The Trustees are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches, medical check, prohibited from teaching check and references. References are taken up prior to interview. A copy of the trusts Child Protection Policy is available on our website:- https://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk/policies
We can offer you:
access to the HEARTS Extra Programme (Rewards and Benefits)
an excellent CPD entitlement with purposeful training, including trust-wide twilights throughout the year
a two-week October half-term
supportive colleagues who want to provide the best possible opportunities for their pupils
a highly effective learning environment
a responsive and involved leadership team
The HEARTS four-day face-to-face teaching week model whereby all teachers in the trust receive 20% non-contact time. This goes above and beyond the national entitlement of 10% PPA.
a school with a highly positive culture that supports all staff; mental health, workload and wellbeing are at the forefront of our vision and values
access to our school counsellor and network of Mental Health and Wellbeing champions
For further information about HEARTS, including policies and procedures, please refer to our website: www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk
All of our schools are judged good or outstanding.